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'Let me get to my kids': mum's plea in storm's wake

A family has had a lucky escape after a tree fell on their home, narrowly missing children and a pregnant woman in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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Flood veteran caught out by latest natural disaster

A resident who has lived through every major southeast Queensland flood in 50 years has been caught off guard by the latest natural disaster to impact his home.

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Like a hurricane: tourists brace for storm in quiet CBD

No strangers to Canadian tornadoes, tourists Susan Coleman and Alex Evanochko will get their first glimpse of a cyclone after a weather enforced stopover.

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Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?

Tropical cyclone is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane as a Category 2 storm on Saturday morning.

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Firm engineers flood fortress to avoid third drenching

A business has taken no chances trying to avoid another flood, gluing tarps to windows and even sealing toilets as Cyclone Alfred looms.

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Sisters take front row seats as cyclone approaches

Two sisters have taken very different approaches to preparing for a looming cyclone but have still made the perfect pair as they enjoy a "front row seat".

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The agony of Alfred: long wait for cyclone's dark fury

An extended wait for Tropical Cyclone Alfred is raising anxiety as millions of people bunker down for the system that could arrive under the cover of darkness.

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PM pushes for fixed terms amid election date talk

Questions about the timing of the federal election, as cyclone Alfred looms, have prompted the prime minister to reignite his push for fixed poll dates.

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Insurers urged to move quickly on Cyclone Alfred claims

Billions in damage and a flurry of insurance claims are expected to follow Cyclone Alfred, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident the industry is prepared.

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Cost of cyclone hard to swallow for seaside restaurant

A restaurant in the eye of a cyclone is losing tens of thousands of dollars after being forced to close but the bill may soar depending on flood or wind damage.

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Broncos start Hunt for title with apple of Adam's eye

Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt will play his first NRL game for the club since 2017, giving captain Adam Reynolds another cool head to launch a title tilt.

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Sandbags to iron fences: millions braces for cyclone

From iron gates to sandbags, people are using what they can to prepare for a tropical cyclone due to hit a built-up coastal area for the first time in 50 years.

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PM scraps WA visit due to cyclone, plays down poll date

Anthony Albanese has called off a trip to WA ahead of the state election because of the looming threat Tropical Cyclone Alfred poses to Queensland and NSW.

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Maguire challenge that got Paix on hook for Broncos

Cory Paix has capped a remarkable comeback from oblivion under new Brisbane coach Michael Maguire to be given the starting No.9 jersey in round one.

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Cobbo's oasis the trump card in keeping him at Broncos

Selwyn Cobbo has lost 7kg and is mentally refreshed as he targets a new Brisbane deal after a visit to Cherbourg State School with coach Michael Maguire.

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Shop shelves stripped as residents sandbag for cyclone

Operators of a popular boat club nervously watching water lap at its doors are among millions of people frantically preparing for the arrival of a cyclone.

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'We've done nothing': Reynolds puts lid on Broncos hype

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit and firing ahead of NRL round one and has given the team's new faces a big tick ahead of the Sydney Roosters showdown.

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Walsh takes deep breath in Broncos quest for excellence

From box breathing and sleeping with tape over his mouth to toe spreaders and sports psychology, Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh's drive to improve is insatiable.

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Victory secure point with late equaliser against Roar

Melbourne Victory's left back Kasey Bos has secured a 1-1 draw against Brisbane with a goal in the 97th minute to continue the Roar's home winless streak.

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Decorated top cop on leave after shock cancer diagnosis

Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski will be replaced by a deputy after going on immediate leave following his diagnosis with cancer.

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How Benny and the Jets forged new Broncos six-gun

Ben Hunt is ready to play five-eighth for Brisbane with the same freedom and off-the-cuff style that he displayed in 2017 for Ipswich in a career turning point.

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The key Maguire mission that will make or break Broncos

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire must fix the club's recent woeful defensive record, as one of the key figures of their 2006 premiership explains what's required.

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Broncos centre set for 4-6 weeks rehab after injury

Brisbane's outside depth strength is about to get an early test with star centre Kotoni Staggs to miss the early NRL rounds with a quad injury.

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United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA

With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.

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Broncos install familiar face in key off-field role

Brisbane have made a key appointment to oversee the club's push to be a title contender, with Troy Thomson the new NRL general manager of football operations.

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